contemptuously
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/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/(UK)
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/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/(UK) · /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/(UK) · /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/(US)
Definition of contemptuously
1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adv
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In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
“He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.”
“Ralph, who was a thickset clownish figure, arrived at his full strength, and conscious of the most complete personal superiority, laughed contemptuously at the threats of the slight-made stripling.”
“'They haven't no more philosophy nor political economy about 'em than that,' said the beadle, snapping his fingers contemptuously.”
“A eunuch is a negative creature. A beardless Moslem is contemptuously designated as manless.”
“He snapped his fingers contemptuously at the alarm clock. "I fear thee not, thou ticking tyrant."”
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Etymology
From contemptuous + -ly.
Words you can make from contemptuously
200+ playable · top: CONTEMPTUOUS (18 pts)
Best play contemptuous 18 points9-letter words
16 words8-letter words
45 words- COEMPLOY 17 pts
- MYOSCOPE 17 pts
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- CLUMPETS 14 pts
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- COMPOTES 14 pts
- COMPUTES 14 pts
- CONTEMPO 14 pts
- CONTEMPT 14 pts
- SPECULUM 14 pts
- EUONYMUS 13 pts
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- POTENTLY 13 pts
- TENOTOMY 13 pts
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- METOPONS 12 pts
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- OCTUPLES 12 pts
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- OUTCOMES 12 pts
- UNCOUPLE 12 pts
- CLOSEOUT 10 pts
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7-letter words
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- CLYPEUS 14 pts
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- EMPLOYS 14 pts
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